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Kenai Fjords National Park Bear Glacier Water Taxi  Bear Glacier water taxi transportation service to Bear Glacier and to Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat for sea kayakers, campers, and hikers. Bear Glacier is located 15 miles south of Seward on the west side of Resurrection Bay. Bear Glacier is the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park and calves into a large lake separated from the Pacific Ocean by a narrow glacier moraine a creating protected sea kayaking paradise.The departure times very everyday and are timed with the ocean tides. Please email of call for departure times for your date. There is about a 2 hour span on each side of the low tide we cannot go in if the low tide is below 1.5 feet. Please note, you need to plan on arriving at the Seward Small Boat harbor early. It is important that we depart on time so our arrival time at Bear Glacier is at high tide. If you are late arriving at the harbor for the departure time we will consider this as a cancellation and 100% cancellation fee will be charged. No exceptions will be made. A 2 to 3 day stay is recommended to fully enjoy this sea kayaking and hiking paradise.  OptionsSea kayak rentals and Camping gear rentals Bear Glacier Sea Kayaking Do-It-Yourself Package Deal Bear Glacier sea kayaking camping package includes water taxi transportation to Bear Glacier, up to the lake above the river current. Camping at Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat includes a place to set up tents in a electric bear fenced in area. Use of the enclosed sheltered dining area to get out of the elements, and use of a 4 burner propane stove. And your choice of single and double sea kayak use while at Bear Glacier.
OVERVIEW
 Tour Type: Water Taxi, Kayak ShuttlesDifficulty: Easy to Moderate Comfort: Indoor Seating on Boat Prior Experience Required: Camping, Sea Kayaking or Canoeing Also Available
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Seward - Plan to arrive in Seward one hour or earlier before your departure time. The water taxi has a very busy schedule and will not wait for your arrival. If you are late arriving at the harbor for your departure time we will consider this a cancellation and 100% cancellation fee will be charged. No exceptions will be made. You will meet the boat at Seward's south boat ramp. Detailed information will be emailed to you on reservation. The departure times very everyday and are timed with the ocean tides. Please email of call for departure times for your date. There is about a 2 hour span on each side of the low tide we cannot go in if the low tide is below 1.5 feet.
MAPS
Bear Glacier Map Kenai Fjords National Park Map See All The Kenai Fjords Maps Available RELATED LINKS AND NATURAL HISTORY Bear Glacier Changes With Global Warming Bear Glacier Photo Album FatPaddler.com at Bear Glacier Kenai Fjords Wildlife Kenai Fjords National Park Cultural Resources Kenai Fjords Glaciers - Glacial Features Harding Icefield A Tour of the Life of a Glacier Iceberg Sizes, Shapes And Classifications Hypothermia, Cold Water Immersion Wildlife Whale Watching Glacier Cruise SUGGESTED ALASKA READING LIST Kenai Fjords Historic Resource Study (online book) by Linda Cook and Frank Norris Exploring Alaska's Kenai Fjords  by David MillerKenai Fjords Park - Trails Illustrated Map  Alaska: A Novel  by James A. MichenerAlaska: A History of the 49th State  by Claus-M Naske and Herman E. SlotnickGuide to the Birds of Alaska  by Robert H. ArmstrongWild Flowers of the Yukon, Alaska  by John G. S. TrelawnyComing into the Country by John McPhee Travels in Alaska by John Muir  Did You Know? The Dall's Porpoise may be the fastest small cetacean on the planet? It has been reported to reach speeds of 30 knots. These creatures delight in riding the bow waves of tour boats in the Kenai Fjords. riding the bow waves of tour boats in the Kenai Fjords.
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Bear Glacier is the largest glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park and is located in remote Alaska location, 15 roadless miles south of Seward and accessible only by boat or air. Its remote location means very few people visit and on most days you will not see anyone. Bear Glacier calves into the lake separated from the Pacific Ocean by a narrow glacier moraine. Our Bear Glacier Wilderness Retreat is located on the lake right on the border of Kenai Fjords National Park and offers a sea kayaking experience that is one of the most amazing, photogenic, and unique Alaska sea kayaking experience available in Alaska. The icebergs at Bear Glacier are the largest in Kenai Fjords National Park and the photos just don't capture the beauty, you have to see them in person.
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